Research Officer - National Centre - SPSH

This is a Fixed Term position until April 2030 working full-time.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a leading mental health research team that has secured over £40M in joint funding over the last five years. Led by Professor Ann John, the team focuses on child and adolescent mental health and suicide and self-harm prevention. Professor Ann John is the Director of the newly awarded National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research, Chair of the National Advisory Group on Suicide and Self-Harm Prevention to the Welsh Government, a member of SAGE, and Co-Director of DATAMIND, the Health Data Research UK Hub for Mental Health.

The National Centre for Suicide Prevention and Self-Harm Research, led by Swansea University in collaboration with Cardiff University, the University of South Wales, and The Samaritans, will revolutionise suicide and self-harm prevention by translating cutting-edge research into real-world impact.

You will join a highly multidisciplinary team where you will apply your research, analytical and/or programming expertise to answer questions related to suicide and self-harm by analysing a world-class population-level dataset containing billions of records using a mix of traditional and novel analytical methodologies.

We are seeking an organised, enthusiastic and self-motivated Research Officer, with a track record of producing publications and experience in analysing large relational datasets to join the team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to carry out innovative research that will make a real-world impact on suicide and self-harm prevention.

If you’re ready to make a difference and grow professionally, we encourage you to apply today!

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity in all its practices and activities. We aim to establish an inclusive environment and welcome diverse applications from the following protected characteristics: age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic and national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation.

As an inclusive and welcoming workplace, we value people for their skills regardless of their background. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English.

Welsh Language Skills

The Welsh language level required for this role is Level 1 - A little. The role holder will be able to pronounce Welsh words, answer the phone in Welsh (good morning/afternoon) and use very basic everyday words and phrases (thank you, please etc.). Level 1 can be reached by completing a 1 hour course.

The University is a proud bilingual institution, our Welsh Language Strategy outlines our aspiration to promote the language and enable our staff to engage with the language as an additional workplace skill and as a gateway to new cultural and social opportunities. Applications are welcome in Welsh and will not be treated less favourably than those submitted in English. Welsh speakers have the right to an interview in Welsh. Applicants for a role where Welsh skills are essential are expected to present their application in Welsh and will be interviewed in Welsh, if shortlisted.

Additional Information

Applications for this role will take the format of a CV submission and cover letter. Please include Publication list within your cover letter.

Closing Date: 21 August 2025

Interview Date: 14 September 2025

Informal Enquiries

Marcos Del Pozo Banos (M.Delpozobanos@swansea.ac.uk)

Amanda Marchant (A.L.Marchant@swansea.ac.uk)